English Poets And The National Ideal: Four Lectures (1915)

By Ernest De Selincourt

Book Overview

English Poets And The National Ideal: Four Lectures (1915) is a book written by Ernest De Selincourt, in which he explores the relationship between the English poets and the concept of national identity. The book is divided into four lectures, each of which focuses on a different poet and their contribution to the national ideal.The first lecture is dedicated to William Wordsworth and his role in shaping the Romantic movement, which sought to create a new sense of national identity based on nature and the individual. The second lecture examines the work of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, who also played a significant role in the Romantic movement and contributed to the development of a distinct English literary tradition.The third lecture focuses on John Keats, a poet who was deeply influenced by the classical tradition and the idea of beauty as a universal ideal. Finally, the fourth lecture looks at the work of Alfred Lord Tennyson, who wrote during the Victorian era and reflected the changing political and social landscape of England.Throughout the book, De Selincourt argues that the English poets played a crucial role in defining and shaping the national identity of England, and that their work continues to be relevant and influential to this day. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in English literature, poetry, and the cultural history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164057804
• ISBN13: 9781164057802
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"